Bronze medal commemorating George Stephenson
Bronze medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of George Stephenson, 1931.
The Liverpool and Manchester Railway captured the attention of people around the world. Its success made engineer George Stephenson famous.
Manufacturers created special medals to celebrate him and the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.
Details
- Category:
- Liverpool & Manchester Railway
- Object Number:
- Y1980.1.60
- Materials:
- bronze (copper, tin alloy)
- Measurements:
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overall: 4 mm, 60 mm,
- type:
- commemorative medal
- credit:
- Purchased from William Duck